RETURN TO PROGRAMS A-Z hy MATH 125 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS Intended for first year students enrolled in the Business Administration program. It stresses the mathematics required in financial processes. The course starts with a review of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills the student will solve several practical business problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis, simple interest and promissory notes, compound interest and effective rates, simple and general annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities, amortization of loans and payment schedules, sinking funds and investment decision analysis. Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus 11 or equivalent with grade of “C+” or higher. TWC 164 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | An introduction to the fundamentals of effective written communication. Components include communication theory and its application to business situations. Students are required to master basic English writing skills and show competence in producing conventional technical formats such as memoranda, business letters, short or informal reports, résumés and cover letters. Prerequisites: Program admission standards. TWC 165 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II Is a continuation of TWC 164 and focuses on complex oral and written communication. Material covered includes how to conduct research; how to use graphics; how to write formal business documents; how to give informative and persuasive oral presentations; and writing for digital platforms. Prerequisites: TWC 164 with a grade of “C” or higher. selkirk.ca/programs POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT selkirk.ca/program/post-graduate-business-management Contact INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21293 Direct: 250.365.1293 Email: internationaladmissions@selkirk.ca Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20 181